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If you enjoy the DIY projects, then what about a sump for filtration ?

It can help you remove all the equipment from the tank making it look even better / more natural

I'm looking forward to reading more up-dates

If you take your time to do the research FIRST, you can successfully set-up and keep ANY type of aquarium with ease."Not using a quarantine tank is like playing Russian roulette. Nobody wins the game, some people just get to play longer than others." - Anthony CalfoFishless CycleCycling with FishMarine Aquarium Info [URL="http://saltwater.aquaticcommunity.com/"]

If you are doing a low tech tank, Have you considered building a canopy and using some CLF lights inside ? I did one for my dad a few years ago and it is working great for a low tech / low light plants. pic below

I think Aeonflame did a very similar project for his 20 gallon low tech planted tank

If you take your time to do the research FIRST, you can successfully set-up and keep ANY type of aquarium with ease."Not using a quarantine tank is like playing Russian roulette. Nobody wins the game, some people just get to play longer than others." - Anthony CalfoFishless CycleCycling with FishMarine Aquarium Info [URL="http://saltwater.aquaticcommunity.com/"]

cool thanks !! i might get aeon to help me with the cover , i've been looking for the dome shaped reflectors for the cfl bulbs a while now i hav a few more electrical shops to check out and i should get it .